1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Bee | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2639 mm |
