1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 796 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Matiz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Matiz (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Matiz should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Matiz weights approximately 337 kg more than 1954 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, 1998 Daewoo Matiz (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Matiz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Matiz | Bee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2000 mm |
