2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1951 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 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Express | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2000 mm |
