1990 Plymouth Laser vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, both 1990 Plymouth Laser and 1990 Plymouth Acclaim were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 166 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Laser. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Laser | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Laser | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
