1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Laurel | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |