1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 54 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 764 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ascari |
| Model | Bee | A10 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4941 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2636 mm |
