1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 43 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 340 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 (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Barracuda | 335 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
