1987 Plymouth Reliant

The CarCody take

The 1987 Plymouth Reliant is a midsize car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 423.19 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 1987 midsize gasoline car Highway-focused driving Buyers who prefer front-wheel drive and an automatic

What it is

The Reliant is Plymouth's 1987 midsize car. It uses gasoline, front-wheel drive, a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission. See more Plymouth cars.

The numbers

Its defining EPA figure is 21 MPG combined. The rating is 20 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway, so highway trips use fewer gallons per mile than city trips.

What it costs to run

EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,200. Tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Reliant's own EPA split is a four-MPG spread between city and highway driving: 20 MPG versus 24 MPG. Its combined figure is 21 MPG.

Who it suits

This fits a buyer seeking a midsize gasoline car with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission, especially when highway MPG matters more than its city figure.

Trade-offs

The 2.2 L four-cylinder and three-speed automatic keep the setup straightforward, but the EPA numbers show lower fuel economy in city driving than on the highway. The listed fuel cost and CO2 output are significant parts of ownership.

Verdict

Choose the Reliant if you want a 1987 midsize car with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox, and your driving includes enough highway miles to benefit from its 24 MPG rating. Its 21 MPG combined result is modest, while the $3,200 annual fuel estimate and 423.19 grams-per-mile CO2 figure make running impact important to weigh before buying.