Chevrolet Camaro I vs Plymouth Barracuda II: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 1966–1969
Camaro I
- Power
- 280 kW381 PS
Plymouth · 1967–1969
Barracuda II
- Power
- 243 kW330 PS
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Chevrolet Camaro I has more power: 280 kW (381 PS) against 243 kW (330 PS) for Plymouth Barracuda II. Chevrolet Camaro I is the older design (from 1966); Plymouth Barracuda II arrived in 1967.
Size and weight
| Camaro I | Barracuda II | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm108.0 in | 2,692 mm106.0 in −51 mm −2.0 in −1.9% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Camaro I (±). 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 Camaro I | Plymouth Barracuda II | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | SS 396 (375 hp gross) · 280 kW (381 PS) | 6.3 · 243 kW (330 PS) |
| Production years | 1966–1969 | 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. | 280 kW (381 PS) 375 hp Better | 243 kW (330 PS) 326 hp |
| Power, all versions | 104–321 kW (141–436 PS) 139–430 hp | 108–283 kW (147–385 PS) 145–380 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 6,500 cc · 8 cyl 6.5 l | 6,300 cc · 8 cyl 6.3 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm 184.7 in † | No data |
| Width | 1,842 mm 72.5 in † | No data |
| Height | 1,306 mm 51.4 in † | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in | 2,692 mm 106.0 in |
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).
† from another version of this generation.