1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda 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, 2011 Fiat Panda 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Plymouth | Fiat |
| Model | Horizon | Panda |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
