1993 Renault Clio vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1993 Renault Clio and 1993 Plymouth Neon were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Clio | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Renault | Plymouth |
| Model | Clio | Neon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
