1977 BMW 728 vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 5 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, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 728 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
