1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 56 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 815 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5663 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3110 mm |
