1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1210 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Caprice | Bee |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2000 mm |
