1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1957 Abarth 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1951 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, 1957 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 600 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
