1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 50 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 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 730 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1786 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
