1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1976 Seat 131

To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 8 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) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 682 kg more than 1976 Seat 131. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1976 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Seat 131 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.

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