1977 Buick Estate vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 475 kg more than 1969 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Estate | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |