1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 39 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 880 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, 1990 Honda Legend (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Legend |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2675 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2770 mm |
