1988 Plymouth Colt vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Plymouth Colt would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Colt. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 222 kg more than 1988 Plymouth Colt. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Colt. (191 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Plymouth Colt.

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