1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar 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 197 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 502 kg more than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Plymouth | Reliant |
| Model | Barracuda | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
