1997 Plymouth Neon vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 6 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 67 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Plymouth Neon | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Neon | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |