1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 12 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Barracuda | Soarer |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |