1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1985 Tatra T613
To start off, 1985 Tatra T613 is newer by 17 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 62 more horse power than 1985 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1985 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Tatra T613 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Tatra T613. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1985 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1985 Tatra T613 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 | 1985 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Tatra |
| Model | VIP | T613 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
