1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 43 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 297 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | VIP | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
