1998 Plymouth Neon vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 2010 Opel Insignia 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. 2010 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Plymouth Neon | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Plymouth | Opel |
Model | Neon | Insignia |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2737 mm |