1982 BMW 328 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 324 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 328 | Fury |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 394 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3060 mm |