1973 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2002 Seat Toledo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 78 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo.
Because 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Barracuda | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
