2009 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 39 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 325 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |