1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 26 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, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Barracuda | Spider |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
