1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 2012 Audi A3
To start off, 2012 Audi A3 is newer by 45 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 186 more horse power than 2012 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 454 kg more than 2012 Audi A3. 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, 2012 Audi A3, 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Plymouth Fury | 2012 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Audi |
| Model | Fury | A3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6295 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
