1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Barracuda | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
