1974 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 1 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 735 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1974 Daihatsu Consorte | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
Model | Consorte | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |