1986 Fiat Panda vs. 1986 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Panda and 1986 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. 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, 1986 Plymouth Horizon (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Panda | 1986 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Panda | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1302 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
