2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 36 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo.

Because 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Stilo 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.

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2006 Fiat Stilo 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Make Fiat Plymouth
Model Stilo Barracuda
Year Released 2006 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1746 cc 5563 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 290 HP
Torque 162 Nm 468 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 102.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2700 mm