1956 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 55 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 870 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daihatsu Bee | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
| Model | Bee | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1600 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2596 mm |
