1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 54 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 630 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3471 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3110 mm |
