Pontiac Firebird vs Plymouth Barracuda: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Pontiac · 1993–2002
Firebird IV
- Power
- 119 kW162 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 207 km/h
Plymouth · 1967–1969
Barracuda II
- Power
- 243 kW330 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
In plain words
Plymouth Barracuda has more power: 243 kW (330 PS) against 119 kW (162 PS) for Pontiac Firebird. Plymouth Barracuda is the older design (from 1964); Pontiac Firebird arrived in 1967. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Plymouth Barracuda yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Firebird IV | Barracuda II | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,566 mm101.0 in | 2,692 mm106.0 in +126 mm +5.0 in +4.9% |
Difference vs Firebird IV (±).
Full specifications
| Pontiac Firebird | Plymouth Barracuda | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.4 V6 · petrol · 119 kW (162 PS) | Barracuda II · 6.3 · 243 kW (330 PS) |
| Production years | 1993–2002 | 1967–1969 |
| Body | Coupe, Convertible | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 119 kW (162 PS) 160 hp | 243 kW (330 PS) 326 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 67–276 kW (91–375 PS) 90–370 hp | 75–317 kW (102–431 PS) 101–425 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 7.0 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 207 km/h 129 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,400 cc · 6 cyl 3.4 l | 6,300 cc · 8 cyl 6.3 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,566 mm 101.0 in | 2,692 mm 106.0 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 365 l 12.9 cu ft | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).