1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GTA | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |