1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (468 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1989 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1989 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Alpina | Plymouth |
| Model | B 10 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
