1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 1791 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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | CC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3597 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
