2008 Kia Sedona vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 260 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Because 1972 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Kia | Plymouth |
Model | Sedona | Fury |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3060 mm |