1995 Plymouth Neon vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia 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 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 27 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 136 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
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 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Plymouth Neon | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
Model | Neon | Octavia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |