1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
