1971 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Barracuda | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3250 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
