1971 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown.
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, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Barracuda | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3250 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |