1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Commodore | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
