1997 Plymouth Neon vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 81 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Plymouth Neon | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Neon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |