1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 682 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina 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 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | VIP | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
