2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (317 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Plymouth |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
