2004 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 525 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |