1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 52 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 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1172 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2202 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2640 mm |
