1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 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 75 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 997 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 904 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 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | VIP | 904 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
