1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 57 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 1236 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, 2013 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Bee | C70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2640 mm |
