1994 Citroen AX vs. 1955 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 39 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen AX weights approximately 153 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, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1955 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | AX | Bee |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2000 mm |
