1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1993 Mazda 323
To start off, 1993 Mazda 323 is newer by 37 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 323 (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 323 weights approximately 410 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, 1993 Mazda 323 (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1993 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 323 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1323 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2460 mm |
