1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 55 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1038 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | S80 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2840 mm |
