1972 Mazda 818 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP

To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 647 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.

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