1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 40 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, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Audi A4.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Audi |
Model | Fury | A4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2809 mm |