1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2003 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2003 Toyota Previa is newer by 35 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 73 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 122 kg more than 2003 Toyota Previa. 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, 2003 Toyota Previa, 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2003 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | VIP | Previa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
