1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 18 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 895 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Caterham | Plymouth |
Model | Super 7 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |