1954 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 20 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1334 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daihatsu Bee | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
Model | Bee | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 7206 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2000 mm | 2700 mm |