1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2011 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 23 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 561 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, 2011 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 2011 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
| Model | Horizon | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2751 mm |
