1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 90 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 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | VIP | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
