2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | CTS | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
