1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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.
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1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Plymouth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Barracuda | 6C |
Year Released | 1969 | 1938 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |