1979 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1979 Renault 12
To start off, both 1979 Plymouth Horizon and 1979 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 96 kg more than 1979 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Horizon | 1979 Renault 12 | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Horizon | 12 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |