2007 BMW M vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1971 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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | M | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
