1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 52 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1055 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Bee | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2630 mm |
