1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 16 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 287 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, 1996 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 1996 Chevrolet Beretta | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Horizon | Beretta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
