1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 783 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 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth VIP. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | VIP | Titan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
