1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 470 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2530 mm |
