1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Barracuda | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
