1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2005 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 51 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1314 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, 2005 Renault Grand Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Bee | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1870 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2880 mm |
