1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 21 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 55 more horse power than 1989 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 397 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW Z1. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW Z1. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW Z1 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:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Z1 | VIP |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |
