2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Familia | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
