1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1999 Opel Meriva is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 878 kg more than 1951 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, 1999 Opel Meriva (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1686 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2640 mm |
