1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1956 Daihatsu Bee
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 36 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 659 cc (3 cylinders), 1992 Daihatsu Opti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Daihatsu Opti weights approximately 225 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, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Daihatsu Opti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1956 Daihatsu Bee | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Opti | Bee |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2000 mm |
