1973 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 39 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chrysler |
| Model | Barracuda | 300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3053 mm |
