1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1504 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 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2800 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3710 mm |
