2006 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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, 2006 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 173 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.
Because 1973 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 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
