1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1997 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 45 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Natacha (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Natacha weights approximately 470 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, 1997 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1997 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1497 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
