1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 50 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 798 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, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2001 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
