1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 10 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 715 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 133 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |