1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1980 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1980 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Fury | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2310 mm |
