1994 Plymouth Neon vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 289 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Neon | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
