1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 56 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 1,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 625 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, 2012 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Bee | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1403 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
