2009 BMW 320 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 320 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3060 mm |
