1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 22 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 842 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 133 (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 133 weights approximately 175 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, 1974 Seat 133 (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | 133 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 842 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
