2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 34 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 184 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 687 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Vamos | VIP |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |
