2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 35 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 49 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 373 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth VIP. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Discovery | VIP |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
