1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 57 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), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1010 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Bee | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2640 mm |
