1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 18 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1424 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
| Model | Bee | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5762 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2610 mm |
