1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 249 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Barracuda | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 545 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |