1981 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 17 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 1040 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.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Horizon | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Plymouth | Tata |
| Model | Horizon | Safari |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
