1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1997 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1997 Seat Ibiza is newer by 41 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Ibiza (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 420 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, 1997 Seat Ibiza (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1997 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Bee | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 999 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2450 mm |
