1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 53 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Arosa weights approximately 440 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, 2004 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 997 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2330 mm |
