2005 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 35 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Colt | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
Model | Colt | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3249 cc |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1405 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |