1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1980 Plymouth Horizon and 1980 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 165 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 1980 Toyota Corona 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 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |