1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1980 Plymouth Horizon and 1980 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 178 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66. 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.
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1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Horizon | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |