1971 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 40 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 301 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Barracuda | Venza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3250 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
