1997 Plymouth Neon vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 16 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 461 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Plymouth Neon | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Plymouth | Cadillac |
| Model | Neon | ATS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
