1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 818 weights approximately 484 kg more than 1954 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, 1974 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 818 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2320 mm |
