1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 673 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Plymouth | Bentley |
| Model | VIP | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
