1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Centura and 1970 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
Model | Centura | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |