1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Solara 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 4 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Solara. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Talbot Solara weights approximately 73 kg more than 1988 Plymouth Horizon.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Solara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Talbot |
| Model | Horizon | Solara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
