1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 444 kg more than 1998 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 Pontiac Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Pontiac | Plymouth |
Model | Sunfire | Neon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2475 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |