1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 33 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 845 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 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Horizon | Crosstour |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1714 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2797 mm |