2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
| Model | GT 1 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
