1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1984 Dodge 600
To start off, 1984 Dodge 600 is newer by 32 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge 600 (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge 600 weights approximately 720 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, 1984 Dodge 600 (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1984 Dodge 600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Bee | 600 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2213 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2630 mm |
