1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1978 Zastava 1500 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 1978 Zastava 1500. 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 (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Zastava |
| Model | Horizon | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
