1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 1 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 238 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | 616 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
