1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 61 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 840 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Bee | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1368 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2634 mm |
