1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Barracuda | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
