1998 Plymouth Neon vs. 1980 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Gamma. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 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, 1980 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 1980 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Plymouth Neon | 1980 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Plymouth | Lancia |
Model | Neon | Gamma |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |