1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 9 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 156 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |