1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, 2003 Volvo V70 is newer by 51 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 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo V70 weights approximately 1255 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, 2003 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | V70 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2770 mm |
