1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 12 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 710 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1481 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
