1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 27 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 544 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica (29 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 24 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, 1981 Mitsubishi Minica (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Minica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bee | Minica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 544 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
