1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Sports | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1714 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
