1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 257 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 Superbird (665 Nm) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Superbird | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Superbird | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6982 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
