1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1997 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 45 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 1,837 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 775 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, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Bee | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1837 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2440 mm |
