1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 60 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 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 650 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, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1247 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
