1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1996 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1996 Opel Tigra is newer by 41 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Tigra weights approximately 540 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, 1996 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1996 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Tigra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1389 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
