1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1977 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1977 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 8 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 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 260 more horse power than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 565 kg more than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1977 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Barracuda | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
