Plymouth · model year 1984
1984 Plymouth Horizon
Compact · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The 1984 Plymouth Horizon is a compact gasoline car with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 30 MPG combined, with 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,250, giving owners a clear view of its rated running expense.
Good to know
- 30 MPG combined EPA rating
- 35 MPG highway rating
- Compact Car classification
- Four-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- 26 MPG city rating is lower than highway economy
- Gasoline fuel is listed
- EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,250
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact 1984 Plymouth People comfortable with a four-speed manual Mixed city and highway driving
The 1984 Plymouth Horizon makes sense for someone seeking a compact Plymouth with a manual transmission and straightforward gasoline operation. Budget around the EPA's $2,250 yearly fuel estimate, then judge the car against your own mix of city and highway miles. The combined 30 MPG figure is useful for broad planning, but the 26 MPG city rating matters more in stop-and-go traffic, while the 35 MPG highway rating better represents sustained road travel.
What it is
The Horizon is a 1984 Plymouth compact car. It uses gasoline, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 30 MPG combined. That single number blends the car's 26 MPG city rating with its 35 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
Plan on 26 MPG for city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 30 MPG.
The Horizon is classified by the EPA as a Compact Car.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,250. That is the yearly gasoline expense tied to its official fuel-economy rating.
How it compares
The Horizon's chart figure is 30 MPG combined, with separate city and highway results of 26 and 35 MPG.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a compact gasoline model and is comfortable shifting a four-speed manual. Its ratings give a clear split between urban and highway use.
Trade-offs
The 35 MPG highway rating is higher than the 26 MPG city rating, so driving conditions affect fuel use. The manual transmission requires driver gear changes, and the listed fuel type is gasoline.
Verdict
Choose the Horizon if a small 1984 Plymouth with a manual gearbox matches how you drive. Its 30 MPG combined rating is the central ownership number, while the $2,250 annual fuel estimate sets the budget expectation. City commuters should use the 26 MPG figure; longer highway trips align more closely with 35 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 30 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 296 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1984 Plymouth Horizon's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year for this Horizon?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,250.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The facts list a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual transmission.
What kind of car is the Horizon?
It is a Plymouth compact car from the 1984 model year, classified by the EPA as a Compact Car.
What fuel does the Horizon use?
Its listed fuel is gasoline.
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