1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 409 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Camaro | Neon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1518 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |