1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 42 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 6 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 87 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth VIP. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | VIP | Forester |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
