1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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 1962 Cadillac Sixty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | Sixty | Horizon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 115 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |