2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1984 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1984 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Grande Punto | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
