1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 41 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 117 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 272 kg more than 2009 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2009 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | VIP | 316 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
