1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (151 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 1035 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 Mazda 5 (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
