1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1370 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 450 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 | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
