1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daewoo Prince would be higher. Both 1998 Daewoo Prince and 2000 Plymouth Neon are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 151 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1998 Daewoo Prince is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Daewoo Prince. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2000 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Prince | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Daewoo | Plymouth |
Model | Prince | Neon |
Year Released | 1998 | 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 |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |