1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 28 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 769 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Bee | 208 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1990 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2350 mm |
