1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Horizon | P4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
