1996 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 131 kg more than 1994 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 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon. 1994 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
Model | Corsica | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |