1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 54 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 854 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, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
