1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Neon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |