2000 BMW 528 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 28 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, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
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) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 528 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 528 | Fury |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 477 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3060 mm |