1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna is newer by 31 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 20 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 58 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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, 1999 Toyota Sienna, 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | VIP | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
