1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 829 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | Seven | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
