1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Publica 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 1970 Toyota Publica. 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
