1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1954 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1000 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2000 mm |
