1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1968 Plymouth VIP and 1968 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 187 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Plymouth | Holden |
| Model | VIP | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
