1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 57 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 1080 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, 2012 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | Croma |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1910 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
