2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
