1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 55 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 1064 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Bee | R8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5204 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
