1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 43 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 725 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, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | Niva |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1905 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2210 mm |
