1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 404 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |