1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1974 Innocenti Mini is newer by 23 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Innocenti Mini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Innocenti Mini (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 215 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, 1974 Innocenti Mini (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Innocenti Mini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1974 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Bee | Mini |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1275 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2050 mm |
