2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1952 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1626 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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1952 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Express | Bee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2000 mm |
