1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 58 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 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 891 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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bee | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2685 mm |
