1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 956 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Plymouth GTX | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
Model | GTX | Silverado |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 2553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 8032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1971 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3396 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 136 L |