1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 32 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 374 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Bee |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2000 mm |
