1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 53 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 1008 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2171 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2710 mm |
