1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 20 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 950 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 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Tundra |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3270 mm |