1995 Plymouth Neon vs. 1999 Honda Capa

To start off, 1999 Honda Capa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 29 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa. 1999 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1995 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1995 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Plymouth Neon 1999 Honda Capa
Make Plymouth Honda
Model Neon Capa
Year Released 1995 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5850 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 4950 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1109 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2370 mm