1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1989 Honda Prelude is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Prelude weights approximately 590 kg more than 1955 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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1958 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
