1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster 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 | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Smart |
| Model | Barracuda | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5563 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
