1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 43 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 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 133 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | GTX | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2405 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 | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
