1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 21 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 356 cc (2 cylinders), 1972 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Life (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Daihatsu Bee weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Daihatsu Bee (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1951 Daihatsu Bee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1972 Honda Life | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Life |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2090 mm |
