1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 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 111 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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 VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | VIP | P5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
