1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 8 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 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Skoda Fabia 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. 2001 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
Model | Neon | Fabia |
Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |