1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 57 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1792 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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Bee | Passat |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |