1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 36 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 629 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Spider | Bee |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2000 mm |
