1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 16 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 356 cc, 1954 Daihatsu Bee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daihatsu Bee weights approximately 51 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Daihatsu Fellow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bee | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2100 mm |
