1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 44 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 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 694 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, 1998 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Bee | Niva |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1689 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2210 mm |
