2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 25 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1608 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Silverado | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2530 mm |
