1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2003 Proton Juara
To start off, 2003 Proton Juara is newer by 23 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Proton Juara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
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 (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2003 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Proton |
| Model | Horizon | Juara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
