1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 164 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2000 mm |
