1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 409 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1297 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2580 mm |
