1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 785 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 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Bee | 3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2639 mm |
