1984 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 33 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corvette | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |