1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1999 Citroen C 15 is newer by 48 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen C 15 (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 430 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, 1999 Citroen C 15 (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C 15 | Bee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2000 mm |
