1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Liana is newer by 16 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 205 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 2004 Suzuki Liana 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, 2004 Suzuki Liana 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, 1988 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Horizon | Liana |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
