1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1184 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, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maserati |
| Model | Bee | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4136 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2760 mm |
