1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 5 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, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 289 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1975 Holden Torana | |
Make | Plymouth | Holden |
Model | Barracuda | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |