1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1785 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 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Horizon | Patrol |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3075 mm |