1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 420 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1956 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Corvette | VIP |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
