1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Barracuda | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6285 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
