1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 885 kg more than 1952 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Bee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2000 mm |
