1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 34 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2107 weights approximately 544 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, 1988 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1451 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
