1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 131 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |