1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1994 Lancia Thema 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Thema (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Thema weights approximately 846 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 Lancia Thema (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Thema |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2670 mm |
