1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Musa weights approximately 763 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 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Musa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1248 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
