1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 470 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. 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 (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Barracuda | 356 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |
