1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1955 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, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1089 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2360 mm |
