1980 Audi 80 vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1980 Audi 80 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Audi 80. 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi 80 | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Audi | Plymouth |
Model | 80 | Horizon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |