1971 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
Model | Barracuda | 944 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3250 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |