1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1965 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1965 Innocenti IM 3 is newer by 13 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 375 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, 1965 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1965 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Bee | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1098 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2380 mm |
