1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
