2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XJ8 | VIP |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 1615 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
