1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Barracuda | 75 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
