1955 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.

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