2007 BMW 750 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 39 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, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 408 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 750 | VIP |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
