1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Because 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Barracuda | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |