2008 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 BMW 130.
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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 130 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |