1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1956 Daihatsu Bee and 1956 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 695 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, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1956 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2458 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2780 mm |
