1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 434 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 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Appia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1090 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
