1985 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 704 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Plymouth Horizon | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Camry |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
