What is the difference between barracuda and cuda mopar muscle cars?

CUDA the new E-Body chassis shared by the Challenger. The first pony car, 1964 Plymouth Barracuda, April 1, 1964, two weeks out before the Mustang. In 1967 the Plymouth Barracuda became a Pony Muscle car, 383 cid engine. For Racing, a bettar suspension was required for Dodge Challengers, and Plymouth Cudas, therefore the New E- Body was made for these cars. The Cuda could have a Trans Am Racing motor; 340 cid, or Slant Six, or any engine up to the Awesome 440 cid or Race ready 426 HEMI. The Cuda was a step up from the Barracuda, better suspension. Awesome Car, the CUDA! Cool racing factory Paint Jobs as well!What is the difference between barracuda and cuda mopar muscle cars?
As I recall better suspension, cool paint options and I think engine choices. I do know from experience that the rear valence is different. 'Cuda had holes in the valence for the exhaust tips and Barracuda had no holes.

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as i recalled, the Barracuda was the base version with a small engine, manual trans, just your plain jane car. The 'Cuda was the high performance version with a high horsepower engine, special tranny, suspension, brakes, etc.



Drove a friend's 1970 Cuda with a 440, 6 pack and 4spd, it was freeking fast car. Sucked gas like you wouldn't believe.What is the difference between barracuda and cuda mopar muscle cars?
No difference,,,,the Barracuda was a new model in the early 60's and morphed into an awesome muscle car around 1970.
only difference is the body style. It's the same lineage. it grew bigger from 1970-1974.What is the difference between barracuda and cuda mopar muscle cars?
No difference.



They are exactly the same.
just a name change in the late 60s or early 70s