1988 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 25 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 730 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Horizon | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2775 mm |
