1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 53 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 969 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, 2009 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
