1981 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Horizon | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
