1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 186 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Esprit | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |