1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1970 Moretti 850
To start off, 1970 Moretti 850 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 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Moretti 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Moretti 850 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Moretti 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Moretti 850 weights approximately 184 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 Moretti 850 (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Moretti 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1970 Moretti 850 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Moretti |
| Model | Bee | 850 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 767 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
