1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1999 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1999 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 47 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 935 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, 1999 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1999 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1973 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2810 mm |
