1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Holden Commodore | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | Commodore | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |