1970 Audi 100 vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 16 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 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 534 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, 1970 Audi 100 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | 100 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2000 mm |
