1952 Buick 40 vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, both 1952 Buick 40 and 1952 Daihatsu Bee were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | 40 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2000 mm |
