1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 41 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 1051 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2954 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2860 mm |
