2008 BMW X3 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 36 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, 2008 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
Because 2008 BMW X3 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, 2008 BMW X3 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | X3 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3060 mm |
