1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
Model | Neon | Forester |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |