1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 47 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 955 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1975 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
