1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 58 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 1298 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Buick |
| Model | Bee | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4600 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2936 mm |
