1951 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 57 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1321 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Daihatsu Bee | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 4015 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2890 mm |
