1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 2 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 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 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Eagle | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |