1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 2 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 2 weights approximately 531 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 Mazda 2 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 2 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1500 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2489 mm |
