1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 49 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1534 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Bee | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3996 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2870 mm |