1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 1026 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maserati |
| Model | Bee | Indy |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4719 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2610 mm |
