1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 779 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 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Bee | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2416 mm |
