1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Camaro | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3133 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |