1983 Nissan Micra vs. 1983 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1983 Nissan Micra and 1983 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Micra. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra. 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, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Micra. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Micra | 1983 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Micra | Horizon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |