1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy 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 64 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 239 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Neon | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Neon | Justy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
