1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 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 1985 Porsche 911 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 1985 Porsche 911. 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Horizon | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
