1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 734 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 Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic 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 Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1339 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
