1972 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 4 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 17 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Matador | VIP |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
