1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1985 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Riviera 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 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1985 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Riviera | Horizon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |