1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2855 mm |
