1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila is newer by 54 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Agila weights approximately 615 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, 2006 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 2006 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Agila |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1248 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2370 mm |
