1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1994 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1994 Lancia Delta is newer by 38 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Delta (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Delta weights approximately 605 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, 1994 Lancia Delta (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1994 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Bee | Delta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1581 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2550 mm |
