1985 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1986 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Charger would be higher. Both 1985 Dodge Charger and 1986 Plymouth Horizon are equipped with a 1,592 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Charger weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Plymouth Horizon (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Charger | 1986 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Charger | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
