1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 12 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 275 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | GTA | Bee |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2000 mm |
