1972 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 3 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |