1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 65 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 963 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Plymouth | GMC |
| Model | GTX | Savana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
