1970 Austin 1800 vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 1800 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 1800 | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | 1800 | Neon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 79 L |