1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 59 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 976 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Accord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2799 mm |
