1984 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 810 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Plymouth Horizon | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |