1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 253 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Plymouth VIP 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model VIP Tacoma
Year Released 1968 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5208 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 230 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1647 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 5621 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1781 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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