1987 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 14 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 187 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 320 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |