1966 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Miura. (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lamborghini Miura | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Plymouth |
| Model | Miura | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
