1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 36 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 200 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Barracuda | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6285 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
