1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 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 106 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 467 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | VIP | 924 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
