1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 14 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 255 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Bee | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1783 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2280 mm |
