1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 59 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1008 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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Passat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2803 mm |
