1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 255 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 (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chrysler |
| Model | Barracuda | 300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3048 mm |
