1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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 (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Barracuda | 968 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |