2008 Audi A3 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A3 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 94 L |
