1996 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 26 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 189 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316.
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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 316 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 316 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 316 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
