1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 315 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1897 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2400 mm |
