1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 739 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2253 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2700 mm |
