2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 37 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (317 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 427 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | SSR | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
