2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1951 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | CTS | Bee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
