1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Plymouth Fury | 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Fury | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6295 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 42 L |
