1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1998 Honda CRX
To start off, 1998 Honda CRX is newer by 46 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda CRX weights approximately 541 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, 1998 Honda CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1998 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | CRX |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1595 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2380 mm |
