1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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