1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 924 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
