1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 421 kg more than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. 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 GTX (651 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1960 Vauxhall Velox has manual transmission. 1960 Vauxhall Velox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | GTX | Velox |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
