1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1971 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1971 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 425 kg more than 1971 Zastava 1300. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1971 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Plymouth | Zastava |
Model | Barracuda | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |