1986 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Plymouth Horizon | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Plymouth | Daihatsu |
Model | Horizon | Materia |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |