1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 634 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 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 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 929 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 929 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1769 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2520 mm |
