1982 Dodge Omni vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1982 Dodge Omni and 1982 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 64 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Dodge Omni.
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, 1982 Talbot Horizon (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Omni | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Dodge | Talbot |
| Model | Omni | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 44 L |
