1985 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1985 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1985 Plymouth Horizon and 1985 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Plymouth Caravelle (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. 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 Caravelle (181 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Plymouth Horizon | 1985 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Horizon | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
