1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 485 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Beta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1297 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2360 mm |
