1994 Chrysler Neon vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Neon would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1599 kg more than 1994 Chrysler Neon.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chrysler Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chrysler Neon | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Neon | Defender |
Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |