1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1957 Vauxhall Velox

To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 477 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Velox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Velox has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Velox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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