1980 Audi Sport vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport 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. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 830 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Audi | Plymouth |
Model | Sport | Fury |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3060 mm |