1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Skoda Favorit
To start off, 1989 Skoda Favorit is newer by 38 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda Favorit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda Favorit (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda Favorit should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Favorit weights approximately 425 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, 1989 Skoda Favorit (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda Favorit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Skoda Favorit | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
| Model | Bee | Favorit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1289 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
