1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 44 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, 2012 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | VIP | X3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
