1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 493 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Plymouth | Lotus |
Model | Barracuda | Exige |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2299 mm |