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Chevrolet Camaro vs Plymouth Barracuda: specs side by side

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

Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet · 1993–2002

Camaro IV

Power
205 kW279 PS

Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth · 1967–1969

Barracuda II

Power
243 kW330 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

Camaro IVBarracuda II
Wheelbase 2,568 mm101.1 in 2,692 mm106.0 in +124 mm +4.9 in +4.8%
Fits a standard garage? TightNo data

Difference vs Camaro IV (±). 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

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

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