2002 BMW 760 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 33 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, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (317 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 589 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 760 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |