1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 60 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 1010 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, 2012 Audi R8 (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Bee | R8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5200 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1267 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2649 mm |
