1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 18 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 415 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, 1969 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1197 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
