1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. Both 1993 Plymouth Neon and 1997 Plymouth Neon are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 41 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
Model | Neon | Neon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |