2008 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
