1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1400 is newer by 3 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 650 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, 1958 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1395 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2660 mm |
