1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 14 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 335 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Bee | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3286 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
