1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1200 is newer by 8 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 390 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, 1960 Fiat 1200 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1221 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2310 mm |
