1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 54 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 1091 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Element |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2576 mm |
