1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 805 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Plymouth | TVR |
| Model | Fury | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2290 mm |
