1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1977 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo GT and 1977 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1977 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1977 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | GT | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2530 mm |
