1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (468 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |