2002 Kia Sportage vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 30 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 99 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 427 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage 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, 2002 Kia Sportage 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 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sportage | Fury |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3060 mm |
