1995 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 23 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 397 kg more than 1995 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 520 | Fury |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |