1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,390 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 783 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1390 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1404 mm |
