1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 46 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 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 1009 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2000 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2254 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2840 mm |
