1988 Toyota Carina vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Neon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 76 kg more than 1999 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Neon. 1999 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Carina | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Toyota | Plymouth |
| Model | Carina | Neon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
