2001 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 50 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 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 645 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 146 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2000 mm |
