1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 35 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 445 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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bee | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1297 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2530 mm |
