1995 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 25 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318.

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 (468 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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