1996 Plymouth Neon vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. Both 1996 Plymouth Neon and 2000 Plymouth Neon are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Neon | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
Model | Neon | Neon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |