1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 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 124 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 457 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | VIP | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
