1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 219 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | Neon | Chevette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |