1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 37 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 635 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, 1988 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | Niva |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1568 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2210 mm |
