1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Fury | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2896 mm |
