1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Aspen | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
