1983 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 29 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 564 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 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Plymouth Horizon | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Horizon | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2604 mm |
