1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 924 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 Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia 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 Flaminia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2456 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2960 mm |
