1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1015 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Bee | 928 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4664 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
