1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Serena | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
