1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 839 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Passat |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
