1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 31 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 855 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 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Audi |
| Model | Horizon | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2807 mm |
