1985 Citroen LNA vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1985 Citroen LNA is newer by 34 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 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1985 Citroen LNA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen LNA (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen LNA should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen LNA weights approximately 195 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, 1985 Citroen LNA (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen LNA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen LNA | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | LNA | Bee |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2000 mm |
