1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 580 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | Barracuda | Chevette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |