2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (375 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (651 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth GTX. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Viper | GTX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
