1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 25 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 82 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 647 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | VIP | Clio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
