2005 GMC Envoy vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 37 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 528 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | GMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Envoy | VIP |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
