1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 82 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Plymouth | Infiniti |
| Model | Barracuda | M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2901 mm |
