2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (468 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
