1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 252 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | VIP | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
