1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno and 1985 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Uno | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
