1996 Plymouth Neon vs. 1996 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1996 Plymouth Neon and 1996 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V40. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V40 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1996 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 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V40. (164 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Neon | 1996 Volvo V40 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Neon | V40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |