1981 Audi 100 vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1981 Audi 100 and 1981 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 100 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Audi 100 | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Audi | Plymouth |
Model | 100 | Horizon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |