1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 725 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Bee | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1398 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
