2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |