1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 22 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 110 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 97 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 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 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | VIP | 960 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
