1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 349 kg more than 1952 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Appia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1090 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
