1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 24 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | GT | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
