1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 58 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda 3 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2184 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2639 mm |
