2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 250 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.
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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (151 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Mobilio | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
