1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 56 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 595 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, 2007 Fiat Strada (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | Strada |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1581 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2720 mm |
