1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Ram and 1998 Plymouth Neon were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 960 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Ram | Neon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
