1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 11 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 388 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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 (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Plymouth | TVR |
Model | Barracuda | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1017 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |