1995 Plymouth Neon vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 7 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 187 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon. 2002 Nissan Altima 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. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Plymouth Neon | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Neon | Altima |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |