1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 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 62 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Caprice | VIP |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
