1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 16 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 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 619 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvair | Bee |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2000 mm |
