1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Honda Stream
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 50 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 925 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, 2005 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Stream |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2680 mm |
