2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 47 kg more than 2009 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, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Panda | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
