1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 491 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Holden Berlina 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 1999 Holden Berlina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Berlina | Neon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
