1998 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 46 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 995 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, 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lumina | Bee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2000 mm |
