1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 115 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 110 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2000 mm |
