1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 39 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Barracuda | Raider |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |
