1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 233 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.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Maserati |
| Model | VIP | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
