1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 107 kg more than 1993 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 (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Plymouth | Honda |
Model | Neon | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |