1955 Daihatsu Bee vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daihatsu Bee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daihatsu Bee would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1955 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daihatsu Bee. (35 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daihatsu Bee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daihatsu Bee | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Bee | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 3678 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1615 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 |
