1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 1070 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 Hyundai Sonata (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Bee | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3300 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2728 mm |
