1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 56 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 999 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Daihatsu Bee | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2500 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2619 mm |
