1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1965 Honda S600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 606 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Honda S600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Honda S600 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 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, 1965 Honda S600 (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Honda S600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | S600 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 606 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
