1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Barracuda | Accord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
