1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 10 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.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Barracuda | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
