1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 is newer by 56 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 665 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, 2007 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2650 mm |
