1995 Plymouth Neon vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 6 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Plymouth Neon | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Plymouth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Neon | 146 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |