1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 19 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Barracuda | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
