1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 525 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Barracuda | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
