1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Citroen Visa weights approximately 290 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, 1983 Citroen Visa (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Bee |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2000 mm |
