1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 53 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 765 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Golf |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2470 mm |
