1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 21 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 365 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, 1973 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 818 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1270 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2320 mm |
