2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 26 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, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. 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 (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Panda | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
