1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 30 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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, 2002 Renault Laguna, 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Fury | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2480 mm |
