2005 BMW 535 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 BMW 535.

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 @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 535 1972 Plymouth Fury
Make BMW Plymouth
Model 535 Fury
Year Released 2005 1972
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 5897 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 241 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 345 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3060 mm


 

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