1968 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 797 cc, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 275 kg more than 1951 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 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Compagno | Bee |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2000 mm |
