2002 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 480 kg more than 1955 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, 2002 Daewoo Kalos (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Kalos | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Kalos | Bee |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2000 mm |
