1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 38 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.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Barracuda | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5563 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
