1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 26 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (290 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Barracuda | 993 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5563 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |
