1989 Buick Electra vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1989 Buick Electra is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 1060 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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Bee |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2000 mm |
