1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 839 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 Volvo S40 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | S40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1798 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2650 mm |
