1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 449 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Roadmaster | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |