1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 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 2,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (132 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A4 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Audi | Plymouth |
Model | A4 | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |