1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 24 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 739 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2690 mm |
