1977 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Horizon (75 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Horizon (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Horizon | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Plymouth | Honda |
| Model | Horizon | Today |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
