1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 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 S2000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2155 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
