1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 930 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Plymouth | Steyr |
Model | Barracuda | 700C |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 6285 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1950 mm |