1994 Plymouth Neon vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Minica 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 101 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 469 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 1994 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1994 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Plymouth Neon | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Plymouth | Mitsubishi |
Model | Neon | Minica |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |