1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1958 Abarth 750 is newer by 2 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 750 weights approximately 20 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, 1958 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 750 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 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 |
