1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 821 kg more than 1954 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Bee | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1975 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2730 mm |
