1989 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Plymouth Horizon | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Horizon | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
