1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 567 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Barracuda | Navara |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
