1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 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 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 585 kg more 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, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | GTA | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
