1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 262 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Barracuda | Superbird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |
