1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, both 1980 Plymouth Horizon and 1980 Renault Fuego were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 77 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.
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 Renault Fuego (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Horizon | Fuego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |