1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 7 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 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 540 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 2400 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |
