2006 Audi A3 vs. 1951 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 55 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 1095 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, 2006 Audi A3 (321 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 1951 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | A3 | Bee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2000 mm |
