1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 474 kg more than 1954 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
