1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1285 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Plymouth Horizon | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Horizon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |