1978 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1983 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1983 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Plymouth Horizon | 1983 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
