1979 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 735 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |