1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1988 Buick Century
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Century (150 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1993 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 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 1988 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1993 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 1988 Buick Century | |
Make | Plymouth | Buick |
Model | Neon | Century |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2662 mm |