1999 Opel Omega vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Omega | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
