1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 898 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Camaro | Bee |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2000 mm |
