1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 241 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Plymouth GTX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Plymouth GTX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | GTX | Prius |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
