1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Mazda B3000 is newer by 50 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 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 895 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, 2006 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 3200 mm |
