1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 57 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 941 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, 2008 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Daihatsu Bee 2008 Honda Accord
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model Bee Accord
Year Released 1951 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 354 cc 2354 cc
Horse Power 20 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 35 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 515 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 3000 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1290 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2000 mm 2690 mm