1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 315 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Concerto | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
