1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 362 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 1800 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1771 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
