1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 52 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 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1437 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4670 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2800 mm |
