1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1956 Daihatsu Bee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 600 (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 600 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1956 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, 1955 Fiat 600 (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Bee | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 633 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
