1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Barracuda | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |