1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 19 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1600 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bee | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3110 mm |
