2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 746 kg more than 1955 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 (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 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 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Express | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 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 |
