1972 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 27 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 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 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Plymouth | GAZ |
| Model | Barracuda | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
