1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1181 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 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Bee | XK |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2751 mm |
