1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1969 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 122 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Spider | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 421 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |