1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 340 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | Rally Raid | Neon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
