1990 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 20 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Make BMW Plymouth
Model 316 Barracuda
Year Released 1990 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 3249 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 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