1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1971 ZIL 117
To start off, 1971 ZIL 117 is newer by 17 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZIL 117 (297 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2434 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, 1971 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1971 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | ZIL |
| Model | Bee | 117 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6959 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3310 mm |
