1993 Plymouth Neon vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane 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 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 19 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Megane weights approximately 321 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Neon | 2012 Renault Megane | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Neon | Megane |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |