1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 564 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Impala | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |