1995 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | M5 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |