1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 11 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 weights approximately 44 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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
