1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 275 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 Volkswagen Golf (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Golf |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1780 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2480 mm |
