1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1997 Renault Twingo 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. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 294 kg more than 1997 Renault Twingo. 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 (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Neon | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Neon | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 66 L |
