1979 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Camry (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Camry weights approximately 203 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. 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, 1990 Toyota Camry (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Horizon | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
