1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 9 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 334 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Bee | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3286 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
