1970 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda Familia | 1983 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2530 mm |
