1965 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 569 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
