1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 579 kg more than 1954 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 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1859 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2510 mm |
