1972 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 30 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 250 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Barracuda | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
