1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 45 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 109 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 363 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander, 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | GTX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
