2000 Acura NSX vs. 1954 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 46 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 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 944 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1954 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Acura | Daihatsu |
| Model | NSX | Bee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2000 mm |
