1972 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Triumph GT6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Barracuda | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2120 mm |
