1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Horizon 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 8 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (75 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Starlet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |