1973 Abarth 124 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1973 Abarth 124 and 1973 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Abarth 124 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
| Model | 124 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1405 kg |
