2007 BMW 335 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 38 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 335 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |