1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1960 Volvo 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 480 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, 1960 Volvo 120 (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | 120 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1582 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2610 mm |
