1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, 1981 Seat 127 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 901 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat 127 weights approximately 189 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 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1981 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | 127 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 901 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2230 mm |
