1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1989 Mazda 626
To start off, 1989 Mazda 626 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 626 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1956 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 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1989 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 626 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1789 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
