1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 1 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 330 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.
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 Chevrolet Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Nomad | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |