1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ferrari 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 1993 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ferrari 550 | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 550 | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 42 L |