1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 667 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Barracuda | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6285 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
