1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1993 Opel Frontera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1952 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, 1993 Opel Frontera (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1997 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2470 mm |
