1996 Honda Today vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 399 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Today | Neon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
