1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Volvo S60 is newer by 50 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 1053 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | S60 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2401 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
