1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1988 Plymouth Horizon and 1988 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 440 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Horizon | 440 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
