1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Plymouth Neon were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3. 1996 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A3 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
