1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 952 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1963 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1963 Innocenti 950 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:
| 1963 Innocenti 950 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Innocenti | Plymouth |
| Model | 950 | VIP |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3030 mm |
