1983 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 560 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Plymouth Horizon | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Horizon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2624 mm |
