1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | GTV | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
