1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 168 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 867 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | VIP | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
