1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 55 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 1405 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, 2006 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Bee | Espace |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2958 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2810 mm |
