2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 34 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Z4 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
