1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Defender | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
