1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 44 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 128 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth GTX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Audi |
| Model | GTX | A8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
