1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 29 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, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
| Model | Barracuda | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
