1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 760 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | Eldorado | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
