1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1989 Eagle Summit is newer by 37 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 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Summit weights approximately 515 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, 1989 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Eagle |
| Model | Bee | Summit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1467 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2470 mm |
