1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 20 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 410 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Bee | 914 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1679 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
