1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 385 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600. 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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1600 | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 1600 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
