1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 845 kg more than 1951 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bee | SL |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2410 mm |
