1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 455 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | GT | Bee |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2000 mm |
