1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 814 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 Toyota RAV4 (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2570 mm |
