1972 Citroen SM vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, both 1972 Citroen SM and 1972 Plymouth Fury were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Citroen SM. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 Citroen SM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM, 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen SM | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | SM | Fury |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2669 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3060 mm |