2007 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 136 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 320 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |