2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 959 kg more than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Brilliance | Daihatsu |
| Model | BS4 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2000 mm |
