1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 15 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 1085 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Monteverdi |
| Model | Bee | 375 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 7206 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
