1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 312 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | VIP | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
