1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1987 Mazda 626 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 649 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 Mazda 626 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 626 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2183 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
