1995 Plymouth Neon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 14 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 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 138 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, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon. 2009 Volkswagen Golf 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. 2009 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Plymouth Neon | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Neon | Golf |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |