1998 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 59 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. 1995 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Terios | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
Model | Terios | Neon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |