1986 Audi 100 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1986 Audi 100 is newer by 35 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 100 weights approximately 595 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, 1986 Audi 100 (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | 100 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2000 mm |
