1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Bee | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1290 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |