1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 567 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | 90 | VIP |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 461 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1647 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |