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Plymouth Barracuda vs Chevrolet Camaro: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth · 1967–1969

Barracuda II

Power
243 kW330 PS

Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet · 1993–2002

Camaro IV

Power
205 kW279 PS

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In plain words

Plymouth Barracuda has more power: 243 kW (330 PS) against 205 kW (279 PS) for Chevrolet Camaro. Plymouth Barracuda is the older design (from 1964); Chevrolet Camaro arrived in 1966.

Size and weight

Barracuda IICamaro IV
Wheelbase 2,692 mm106.0 in 2,568 mm101.1 in −124 mm −4.9 in −4.6%
Fits a standard garage? No dataTight

Difference vs Barracuda II (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Full specifications

Plymouth BarracudaChevrolet Camaro
General
Version Barracuda II · 6.3 · 243 kW (330 PS) Camaro IV · 5.7 L (350 cu in) V8 · 205 kW (279 PS)
Production years 1967–1969 1993–2002
Body Coupe Hatchback, 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. 243 kW (330 PS) 326 hp Better 205 kW (279 PS) 275 hp
Power, all versions 75–317 kW (102–431 PS) 101–425 hp 66–485 kW (90–659 PS) 89–650 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 441 Nm 325 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 6,300 cc · 8 cyl 6.3 l 8 cyl
Drive No data Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,907 mm 193.2 in
Width No data 1,882 mm 74.1 in
Height No data 1,303 mm 51.3 in
Wheelbase 2,692 mm 106.0 in 2,568 mm 101.1 in
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 64 l 16.9 gal US

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).