1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 61 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 2137 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3023 mm |
