1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 38 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 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 999 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Bee | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
