1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 32 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 183 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 857 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth VIP. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | VIP | Life |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
