1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 44 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 615 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | Barracuda | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2855 mm |
