1997 Plymouth Neon vs. 1998 Volvo V40
To start off, 1998 Volvo V40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V40 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Plymouth Neon | 1998 Volvo V40 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Neon | V40 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4200 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 | 1240 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 |