2004 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 35 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 111 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 118 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |