1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1995 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 43 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 385 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, 1995 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1995 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Gol |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 997 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2480 mm |
