2001 BMW M vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 29 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, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | M | Fury |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3060 mm |