1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 61 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 1598 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bee | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3020 mm |
