1993 Chrysler Neon vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Neon would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 949 kg more than 1993 Chrysler Neon.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Neon.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chrysler Neon 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Chrysler Land Rover
Model Neon Defender
Year Released 1993 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 0 HP
Torque 174 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4950 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1109 kg 2058 kg
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2890 mm