1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1969 NSU 1000
To start off, 1969 NSU 1000 is newer by 15 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 1,177 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU 1000 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 NSU 1000 weights approximately 164 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, 1969 NSU 1000 (90 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1969 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | NSU |
| Model | Bee | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1177 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2260 mm |
