2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 965 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Caterham | Plymouth |
| Model | 7 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
