1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 56 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 843 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bee | Golf |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2578 mm |
