1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (317 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 945 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Continental | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |