1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 33 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 579 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1958 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2570 mm |
