1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 62 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 865 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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4277 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2537 mm |
