1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 46 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 1185 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 10 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alpina | Daihatsu |
| Model | B 10 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2000 mm |
