1984 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 23 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Horizon.
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, 1984 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Plymouth Horizon | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
| Model | Horizon | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
