1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 45 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1304 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2171 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2470 mm |
