1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 35 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), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 479 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Carina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
