1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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 156 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 647 kg more than 1991 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Plymouth VIP is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Plymouth VIP. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1991 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | VIP | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
