1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1976 Audi 80
To start off, 1976 Audi 80 is newer by 22 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 80 weights approximately 396 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, 1976 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1976 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Bee | 80 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2550 mm |
