2007 BMW 523 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 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 142 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 523 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |