1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 30 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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (414 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
| Model | B 10 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
