1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 19 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), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 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, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Neon | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
| Model | Neon | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
