1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 55 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 1032 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, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Bee | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2741 mm |
