1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Octavia is newer by 45 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Octavia (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 845 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, 2000 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
| Model | Bee | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
