1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Spider | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
