1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1986 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1986 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (118 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1986 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | GTA | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
