1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
