1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 21 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (290 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 (468 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Barracuda | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5563 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
