1999 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.

Let's talk about torque, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mazda RX-01 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Make Mazda Plymouth
Model RX-01 Barracuda
Year Released 1999 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2610 cc 3250 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 6500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2760 mm


 

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