1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 31 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1104 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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Avanti | Daihatsu |
| Model | Avanti | Bee |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2000 mm |
