2000 Audi S3 vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2000 Audi S3 is newer by 48 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S3 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S3 weights approximately 1015 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, 2000 Audi S3 (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | S3 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2000 mm |
