1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 60 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (127 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 1035 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 6 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2183 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2789 mm |
