1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1988 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 221 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda Familia | 1988 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2213 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
