1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 42 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1375 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | President |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4494 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3040 mm |
