1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 173 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 707 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | VIP | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 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 | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |