1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 126 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 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 825 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 126 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 126 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |