1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |