1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 2234 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5700 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3099 mm |
