1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1500 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Bee | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2696 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2830 mm |
