1952 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 890 kg more than 1952 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Daihatsu Bee. (36 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Daihatsu Bee | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Bee | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3686 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2760 mm |
