2006 BMW 630 vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 630 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
