1999 Plymouth Neon vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Neon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1980 Nissan Skyline 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 1980 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1999 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1999 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Plymouth Neon | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Neon | Skyline |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |