1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 1226 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 XC70 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2770 mm |
