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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 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. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 | 1272 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
