1981 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1982 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1982 Seat Ritmo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
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 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Horizon | 1982 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Horizon | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
