1981 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 21 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 572 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, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Plymouth Horizon | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
