1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1959 Citroen 2CV 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 375 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Citroen 2CV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daihatsu Bee (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daihatsu Bee should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daihatsu Bee weights approximately 21 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Daihatsu Bee (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Daihatsu Bee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | 2CV | Bee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2000 mm |
