1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1998 Lada 111
To start off, 1998 Lada 111 is newer by 46 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada 111 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada 111 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada 111 weights approximately 530 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, 1998 Lada 111 (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1998 Lada 111 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | 111 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1499 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2500 mm |
