1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 34 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 574 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1493 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2540 mm |
