1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1994 Seat Marbella 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 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Seat Marbella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Seat Marbella (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Seat Marbella should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Seat Marbella weights approximately 164 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 Seat Marbella (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Seat Marbella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 903 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2170 mm |
