2009 BMW 550 vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 57 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 1147 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 550 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2000 mm |
