1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1994 Ford Fiesta is newer by 40 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fiesta (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 447 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, 1994 Ford Fiesta (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Bee | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2480 mm |
