1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 34 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 1055 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Bee | Senator |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2969 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2740 mm |
