1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 895 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Crown |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2446 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2700 mm |
