1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 645 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 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
